Jefferson MacKlin

Jefferson Macklin is a seasoned hospitality professional with extensive experience in the industry. Currently a Partner at Traveler Street Hospitality since June 2015, Macklin has played a crucial role in launching several notable restaurants, including Bar Mezzana, Shore Leave, and No Relation, in collaboration with Chef Colin Lynch and their wife, Heather Kennaway Lynch. Prior to this, Macklin served as President & COO at Barbara Lynch Gruppo Inc from July 2007 to June 2015 and as Partner at Undertow Music from September 2004 to July 2007. Previous roles include COO at DMOD and Rock.com, and Combat Engineer Platoon Leader in the US Army during Desert Storm/Desert Shield. Macklin earned an MBA in Marketing & Operations from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business and a BS in Hydrology and Water Resources Science from the United States Military Academy at West Point.